Work Shift: Swing Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $34.70 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A JOB OVERVIEW: The Department Lead – MFG, in a non-supervisory capacity, provides functional leadership to a team of assigned employees to support MFG plant operations, including pasteurizing, milling and packaging processes. The role focuses on coordinating workflow, coaching, and developing team members to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives. This position ensures adherence to company policies, SOPs, HACCP, GMPs, and safety practices while supporting a culture of continuous improvement. All positions at Blue Diamond Growers operate following the same five objectives: first safety, quality, service, performance, and people. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide functional leadership to peers within assigned areas, communicating the daily work plan, assigning individual tasks, leading workflow, and ensuring tasks are completed accurately, safely, and on time. Assist with the training and development of employees, ensuring team members understand duties, equipment, inventory, and operational requirements. Collaborate with the Training Department to schedule and deliver targeted training and development programs for team members. Coach and mentor team members to improve performance, reinforce company values, and support individual growth. Lead and coordinate cleaning and sanitizing of production equipment, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with sanitation standards. Assist in writing, reviewing, and maintaining SOPs for assigned areas, ensuring team members follow standardized procedures consistently. Monitor individual and team performance metrics, provide feedback, and recognize contributions to drive engagement and accountability. Support problem-solving for operational challenges, performing basic troubleshooting, and escalating technical issues to maintenance, as necessary. Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to food and worker safety. Operate equipment and conduct equipment changeovers as needed to support team operations. Maintain accurate documentation of workflow, training, and performance to support production goals and compliance. Actively participate on committees and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall operational effectiveness. Perform other duties as required or assigned. WHAT YOU NEED *Minimum qualifications High School Diploma or GED. 5+ years of general manufacturing operations experience, with at least 2 years of production line operation experience. Proven experience leading peers in daily tasks, coordinating workflow, and providing coaching or mentoring. Must be trained and have thorough working knowledge Blue Diamond Growers MFG work centers, SAP processes, HACCP processes and auditing, GMPs, and safety practices. Ability to anticipate operational challenges and select appropriate responses based on established guidelines and company policies. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide effective guidance, coaching, and feedback. Forklift certification required. Willingness to work overtime as necessary and directed by management. WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders. WHY BLUE DIAMOND? In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People! Ready to get started? Apply now! Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. About Blue Diamond In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.
